Person Sought in Brian Thompson Shooting Is Seen Smiling in Newly Released Photo

Mar. 15, 2025

Person sought in Brian Thompson shooting.Photo:NYPDnews/X

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The NYPD has released new photos of a person sought for questioning in the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the NYPD wrote, “Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4. This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premeditated, targeted attack.“In the picture, the person of interest can be seen smiling.This is the first picture showing most of the person’s full face. Other photos show the person wearing a mask with a hood on.Thompson was shot just before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as he was heading to an investor conference for UnitedHealthCare’s parent company at the New York Hilton Midtown.Person sought for questioning in Brian Thompson shooting.NYPDHis alleged killer was seen on video shooting him from behind and then shooting him again after he had fallen on the ground near the wall of the hotel. Thompson was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.The alleged shooter then fled on an electric Citi Bike. Police are still searching for him.Brian Thompson.UnitedHealth GroupWant to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Thompson joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004, according to his company bio.TheWall Street Journalreported that he and his wife were separated at the time of his death.Person sought for questioning in Brian Thompson shooting.NYPDnews/X"The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help,” the NYPD wrote in the post.“If you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.”

The NYPD has released new photos of a person sought for questioning in the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the NYPD wrote, “Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4. This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premeditated, targeted attack.”

In the picture, the person of interest can be seen smiling.

This is the first picture showing most of the person’s full face. Other photos show the person wearing a mask with a hood on.

Thompson was shot just before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as he was heading to an investor conference for UnitedHealthCare’s parent company at the New York Hilton Midtown.

Person sought for questioning in Brian Thompson shooting.NYPD

NYPD

His alleged killer was seen on video shooting him from behind and then shooting him again after he had fallen on the ground near the wall of the hotel. Thompson was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The alleged shooter then fled on an electric Citi Bike. Police are still searching for him.

Brian Thompson.UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group

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Thompson joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004, according to his company bio.

TheWall Street Journalreported that he and his wife were separated at the time of his death.

Person sought for questioning in Brian Thompson shooting.NYPDnews/X

“The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help,” the NYPD wrote in the post.

“If you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.”

source: people.com